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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1918
Page
1
Fragmentary ad language describes a topical relief product promising quick soothing for aches pains and muscle soreness. Text is garbled with misspellings and unclear specifics, offering claims of penetrating action and dermal relief without concrete ingredients or dosage.
Philadelphia plans a memorial honoring men and women who served in the world wars. A proposed monument or arch on the new Parkway would commemorate bravery and sacrifice, with Major Smith appealing for funds. Suggestions include renaming major streets for Allied military leaders such as Pershing, Foch, Joffre, Haig, Allenby, and Klaas.
In Paris on December 11 a small group of engineers employed by a copper company collected three dollars for wounded American boys. At a Y M C A base hospital near the race course outside Paris, Lt. F. Carter, chief of the Y M C A activities, sent funds and organized a gift package. A secretary and two other Y M C A workers gathered reading material and goodies, then delivered them to the hospital along with a basket of white grapes.
The account describes rationing and care in a wartime hospital ward with mentions of matches, chewing gum, and gun packages. It notes boys and girls in segregated spaces, fever patients receiving cooling treats, and scarce jam, with hidden items tucked under coats and chests as staff attempt to ease suffering.
In New York on December 11 President Joby Grier Hibben of Trindéton urged the Association of Tite to defend liberty against perceived threats. He warned that superficial thinking and emotional froway fuel restraint and questioned immigration or foreign influence as dangers to citizenship and freedom. He stressed liberty’s price, the need for outer restraint with inner discipline, and paid tribute to those who died defending rights.
Lieutenant A F Hoyland army aviator rested in Roseburg on his return flight from Seattle to Sacramento and departed for the final leg to Sacramento Weather was fair and he planned to avoid rough skies between Roseburg and Sacramento unless bad weather stopped him
Edward Reno of 72 Broadway, Kansas City Mo, extols Tanlac as the finest tonic after influenza and illness. He claims rapid weight gain, restored appetite, and renewed strength within a month, urging others in rundown condition to try the remedy distributed by A B McIntyre Drug Co Ogden.
Washington December 11 final estimates from the Agriculture Department peg the nation's principal crops at about twelve billion dollars. Wheat totals reach 917,196,000 bushels with a value of 12 to 14 - trillion figures shown in the unorthodox text. The report lists winter and spring wheat, oats, barley, rye, potatoes, tobacco, sugar beets, maple sugar, sorghum syrup, and other staples with specific bushels and pounds across states.
King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Romania received enthusiastic greetings as their official entry into Bucharest on December 3. Crowds lined the streets, waving flags and showering the royal party with flowers, while generals and officials welcomed them.
A fragmentary notice recalls a first visit to the Marne field by Mrs Bernett and mentions a Marine captain, a son, and American war figures. The text reflects wartime sentiment honoring Marines and American heroes, with scattered references to battles, valor, and patriotic duty.
An old advertisement promotes phosphate tonics claiming to help thin, weak bodies by boosting bodily phosphates. It asserts improved nerve function, sleep, energy, and appearance, suggesting widespread benefits from using the product and promising results for nervousness and general weakness.
Casualty report lists 44 killed in action and 4072 wounded or missing among American Expeditionary Forces. Names include Privates Sain Thoa Mov Pacatelo Sinha and Sergeants William Strapson Arthur Bowen George Mohn Milley with soldiers from Utah towns like Twin Falls Riverton Burley and Loa. The document notes deaths from wounds and disease and notes various injury levels.
An advertisement touts Pinex with syrup or molasses as a quick relief for bad coughs and chest colds. It promises instant relief, claims to soothe membranes, and cites benefits for bronchitis croup whooping cough and asthma while noting a money-back refund and Wayne Indiana origin.
A fragmentary list from the commanding general of the American Expeditionary Forces records casualties in the field. It names numerous soldiers from Utah Idaho Wyoming and nearby areas with statuses including killed in action wounded in action missing in action and wounded severely. Additional lines list Marine Corps casualties and names from nearby locales.
John A. Steydler, new president of the National Traghe, urged a joint conference of American and National League club owners or their committees with National Commission members to discuss player limits, coming schedules, and whether to keep or replace the commission. He proposed inviting the National Association of Minor Leagues to attend, and to arrange the time and place for an open discussion. The league magnates had not decided but were willing to attend.
Amsterdam dispatch reports that American troops in Coblenz will enforce limited public life with no tampering measures. From Tuesday, only about ten persons may be on the streets at a time, children are barred after six, and shops close at eleven.
A Omaha Nebraska report says Judge Vondrougis issued a temporary injunction restraining streetcar strikers from interfering with operations for Saturday morning. The strikers declared they will not operate regardless of the action.
A reader asks for help after severe cold and constipation with trembling and fainting spells. The response recommends a laxative cough syrup and Darvace Meniholaxon packets, detailing dosage of two teaspoons twice daily and adjustments for relief.
Idaho public utilities commission heard testimony from experts on whether electric energy can be used for heating in northern states with ample water power but limited transmission. Enterprises from fortyone Northwestern power companies appeared to argue economics and transmission difficulties as the key obstacles. Dr Joseph Merrill of University of Utah called electric heating an impractical dream, while utilities face a decision on requiring power providers to supply heating to towns based on the hearing outcome.
A county conference of officers from men and women's brigades and the Weber county fawn bureau will meet Wednesday to plan influenza combat actions. Chairman M. P. Brown, County Commissioner. Dr. S. Emmitt, County Physician. W. Ther. Miss Edna Ladwig named among organizers.
London authorities announce that contracts for city projects will include a clause prohibiting German origin materials. The penalty for breach is forfeiture of 23 percent of the contract amount.
London dispatch reports Grand Duke Nicholas Nikolaivitch former commander in chief of Russian armies now leads a force of Cossacks in southern Russia according to Russian wireless transmission received today.
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